Dunphy Ch. 17 (Hematologic and Immune Problems) ACTUAL
EXAM/ MOSTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS/GRADE A+
Sandra is 42yo and has just been diagnosed with leukemia. She is c/o bone and joint pain. Which type of
leukemia is most likely the culprit?
Ans: Acute myelogenous leukemia
Which type of bone marrow transplant is obtained from an identical twin?
Ans: Syngeneic
During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epi?
Ans: Upper lateral thigh
After the initial treatment for anaphylaxis, which med should be added to prevent late-phase
anaphylactic reactions?
Ans: Corticosteroids
, When analyzing synovial fluid, if itis opaque, white, or translucent; has 5,000 leuks/MI; 80%
polymorphonuclear leuks (PMN); and a low RBC count, it may be indicative of which of the following
conditions?
This is a normal result.
Scleroderma.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Sickle cell disease.
Ans: Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following dz-modifying antirheumatic drugs is a folic acid antagonist?
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Etanercept (Enbrel)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Anakinra (Kineret)
Ans: Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Which statement about HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for healthcare workers is the most
accurate?
PEP should be started within hours of exposure.
PEP should be started within 72hrs of exposure.
Renal and hepatic function tests should be done 6wks after beginning PEP.
PEP will prevent potential hep C infection if present.
EXAM/ MOSTLY TESTED QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS| 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS/GRADE A+
Sandra is 42yo and has just been diagnosed with leukemia. She is c/o bone and joint pain. Which type of
leukemia is most likely the culprit?
Ans: Acute myelogenous leukemia
Which type of bone marrow transplant is obtained from an identical twin?
Ans: Syngeneic
During treatment for anaphylaxis, what site is used for the initial injection of epi?
Ans: Upper lateral thigh
After the initial treatment for anaphylaxis, which med should be added to prevent late-phase
anaphylactic reactions?
Ans: Corticosteroids
, When analyzing synovial fluid, if itis opaque, white, or translucent; has 5,000 leuks/MI; 80%
polymorphonuclear leuks (PMN); and a low RBC count, it may be indicative of which of the following
conditions?
This is a normal result.
Scleroderma.
Rheumatoid arthritis.
Sickle cell disease.
Ans: Rheumatoid arthritis
Which of the following dz-modifying antirheumatic drugs is a folic acid antagonist?
Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Etanercept (Enbrel)
Rituximab (Rituxan)
Anakinra (Kineret)
Ans: Methotrexate (Rheumatrex)
Which statement about HIV postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for healthcare workers is the most
accurate?
PEP should be started within hours of exposure.
PEP should be started within 72hrs of exposure.
Renal and hepatic function tests should be done 6wks after beginning PEP.
PEP will prevent potential hep C infection if present.
